from the collection, Stumbling into Shadows © 2002
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(an extended haiku)
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The treasure of one
Hundred thousand sunken ships
Quietly awaits
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This weary trav’ler
In the dark abyss of your
Mysterious eyes.
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Grant me its entrance,
Lay quiet those raging waves,
Let me dive headfirst
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Into the blue deep -
Led by the vivid heartlight
of unselfish love.
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Keep not this treasure
locked up deep within yourself,
share with me instead.
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For I love you now,
But forever give my oath
To protect your worth.
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I will not squander,
I will not steal in silence
While you are sleeping.
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Nor will I grow tired,
My eyes blind to the brightness
Of such a treasure.
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I will cherish you
And invest in your full love
‘Til gold shines no more.
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